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| Car of the Day: March 16, 2010; Matchbox '00 Chevrolet Impala Fire Chief | |
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| Scooter | Mar 15 2010, 11:27 PM Post #1 |
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Todays car of the day is Matchbox's 2000 Chevy Impala ( equipped with the police interceptor package). This car has 17k on the engine and transmission![]() WIKIpedia The Impala name was resurrected for the 2000 model year as the "Hi-Mid" program to replace the Lumina. Based on the Lumina's W-body platform, it was built at Oshawa Car Assembly in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Unlike the earlier Impalas built on a B-body, this one was front-wheel drive and was available with a choice of two V6 engines, and slightly smaller. A new Impala SS with a supercharged V6 was brought out for the 2004 model year. 2002 Impala Sedan The Impala was available in two trim levels from 2000 to 2001. The base model came equipped with cloth bench seats, the 180 horsepower (130 kW) 3.4 liter (204 cu in) LA1 V6, and a 3-gauge instrument cluster.[5] The LS came factory-equipped with cloth bucket seats upgradeable to leather with center console and floor shift, color-keyed "Impala" door scripts and trunk badge, anti-lock brakes, traction control system, keyless remote entry, integrated foglamps, 4-gauge instrument cluster, and the 200 horsepower (150 kW) 3.8 liter (231 cu in) L36 V6.[6] Options available on all models included a sunroof, OnStar system, rear decklid spoiler, Driver Information Center with built-in HomeLink system, heated power front seats, and 16 inch 1990s SS-inspired wheels. All options found or available on the LS were available on the base model. All models came equipped with power windows, door locks and mirrors. In 2002, Chevrolet introduced the LS Sport appearance package. Added to the LS model, it offered a 6-gauge cluster, front bumper extension, color-keyed tail light panels and a chrome exhaust pipe tip. In 2003, the "Impala" badges that adorned the front doors were dropped on the base model , like on all GM W-body cars (except for the Chevrolet Monte Carlo and Pontiac Grand Prix). The 2004 to 2005 Impala SS came equipped with the 3.8 liter (231 cu in) supercharged L67 V6 engine.[7] It was rated at 240 horsepower (180 kW) and had been previously used in the Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, Buick Regal GS and H-body Pontiac Bonneville SSEI. The lightweight front wheel drive sedan was actually quicker than the vaunted 1990s Impala SS, with 0–60-mile-per-hour (0–97 km/h) times pushing 6.5 seconds compared to the earlier models' 7.1. 2005 Impala 9C1 Also released with this version were the Police Package and Undercover Police Package, named 9C1 and 9C3, respectively. Available only to law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and EMS agencies, it has had more success than its predecessor, the Lumina 9C3. The 9C1 was basically a base model with a stronger suspension and the 3.8 liter (231 cu in) V6 engine. It was only available in a few basic colors. Another addition was the "SURV MODE" switch which replaced the fog light switch found on the LS. This enabled the driver to turn off all lights in the vehicle and "hide"; something not allowed with the civilian models as automatic headlights were standard. The 9C3 was comparably equipped to the 9C1, but the ability to add other convenience options and more paint and interior choices set the 9C3 ![]() ![]() Production 1999-2005 Model year(s) 2000-2005 Assembly Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Body style(s) 4-door sedan Layout FF layout Platform W-body 2nd Gen Engine(s) 3.4 L (204 cu in) LA1 V6[5] 3.8 L (231 cu in) L36 V6[6] 3.8 L (231 cu in) supercharged L67 V6[7] Transmission(s) 4-speed 4T65-E automatic 4-speed 4T65E-HD automatic Wheelbase 110.5 in (2,807 mm) Length 200.0 in (5,080 mm) Width 73 in (1,855 mm) Height 2000-02: 57.5 in (1,460 mm) 2003-05: 57.3 in (1,458 mm) Curb weight 3,465 lb (1,572 kg)
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| craftymore | Mar 16 2010, 12:03 AM Post #2 |
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Support your local demo derby.
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Pretty correct looking MB for a buck. Was this from a 5 pack or just a single blister release? The thought of seeing a bunch of these fwd Impalas running at the local county fair during the demo derby depresses me. |
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| NoirGuru | Mar 16 2010, 12:22 AM Post #3 |
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This was from a single blister release. I got a few of these to attempt to make a stock one. |
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| Swifty | Mar 16 2010, 01:16 AM Post #4 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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Nice pick!
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| NoirGuru | Mar 16 2010, 01:25 AM Post #5 |
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The All Original Gentleman
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| diegomg | Mar 16 2010, 10:21 AM Post #6 |
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But never popular as the Crown Vic, Still a good police car. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| Sak | Mar 16 2010, 06:45 PM Post #7 |
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I have the best one of all- the NYPD car out of the 'Premieres'. |
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